Top Northern China Bus Tours

Take advantage of your layover at Beijing Capital International Airport and visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with this private tour. Stretch your legs after a long flight with a walk up to the wall, or save your energy for hiking on the wall itself and take a cable car up and toboggan down (extra expense). Includes entrance fees and transfers.

Combine visits to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and the Huanghuacheng Waterside Great Wall on this full-day private tour from Beijing. Ride a cable car or ski lift to the top of the wall at Mutianyu, hike around independently (or with a guide, if option selected), then take a toboggan or chairlift down. Afterwards, admire the scenery at Huanghuacheng, the only waterside section of the Great Wall near Beijing.

This is a private transport service. Your driver will come to your hotel or airport pick you up in the morning to the famous Jiankou and Mutianyu Great Wall. Your driver will also assist you with entrance ticket purchasing and show you the direction. After your Great Wall Tour, you will be transfer back to your hotel or airport. This is a No Shopping tour, and you can 100% enjoy your hiking time on the Great Wall.

The Beijing subway system can redefine crowded—and is often confusing if you’re new to the country. Skip the angst and avoid the taxi stress when you book this convenient Universal Beijing Resort package which includes both 1-day tickets and private round-trip transfers from your hotel. From Harry Potter to Transformers, you’re free to explore the attractions at the pace that suits your group.

Experience two different sections of the Great Wall, and watch the sunset, without the hassle of logistics, on this private guided sunset tour of the Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling from Beijing. Journey to the Great Wall at Gubeikou, and then the wall at Jinshanling to watch the sunset from the wall. Round-trip transportation from Beijing and lunch are included for a seamless sightseeing experience.

When in Beijing, a visit to the Great Wall is a must. This hassle-free, private tour takes you to the Mutianyu section, where you walk the wall, learn all about its history from your personal guide, and have the option of zooming down a toboggan at the end of your visit. There are plenty of restaurants where you can purchase food, and shopping stalls for souvenirs to bargain over.

Discover Beijing's imperial past with this full-day private guided tour to the Ming Tombs and the Summer Palace. Walk the Sacred Way and explore the final resting place of 13 emperors at the Ming Tombs. Then stroll the sprawling complex of the Summer Palace. Lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transportation from your central Beijing hotel included.

Discover the top highlights of Beijing with ease in one day on this private tour that includes the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. Go a private car and drive and explore on your own, or opt for guide for a more enriching experience. Includes entrance fees and hotel transfers.

Maximize time exploring the unique Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall with this full-day private tour. Enjoy a hotel pickup in Beijing and hike independently along sections where the wall meets a serene reservoir. Discover ancient watchtowers, scenic trails, and more during your visit. Customize your start time to fit your schedule and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation.

Choose this small-group tour to visit Beijing's top highlights in one day: the Forbidden City and the Mutianyu Great Wall. Explore the grandeur of the Forbidden City, then enjoy breathtaking views as you hike along a less crowded section of the Great Wall built during the Ming dynasty. Benefit from hotel pickup, a professional English-speaking guide, and a buffet lunch near the wall for a hassle-free experience.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the most beautiful and popular sections of the Great Wall—it was here that Michelle Obama visited. This private tour includes pickup from Beijing Capital Airport or your Beijing hotel, with private transport to and from the wall, allowing you to make the most of your Beijing layover and return in time for your flight.

Make the most of a long layover—don’t sit in the airport, go sightseeing instead. Several awe-inspiring locations are within a short drive of Beijing. On this customized tour, a private driver picks you up and drives you to sites like Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. If there is something else you’d like to see or do instead, it can be arranged.

This is the ideal choice for first-time visitors to Beijing. Save hours researching city highlights by having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you. Take the stress out of planning transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel between sites in a comfortable vehicle, helping you save time and see more in a short space of time. Highlights included Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Mutianyu Great Wall.

Experience one of the world’s most ancient and alluring wonders during a private half-day tour of the Great Wall of China from Beijing. Accompanied by a private guide, discover Juyongguan, the closest section of the wall to Beijing. Hear about the rich historical heritage of the wall and see why Juyongguan is considered one of the most strategically important sections of the structure.

Explore the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall of China on this private trekking tour from Beijing. With your dedicated guide in the lead, learn about the history of this section of the wall, which famously hosts the largest number of watchtowers. See the different architecture and building materials that make up each tower and learn about their purposes. Total hiking time is 6 to 7 hours; a private tour allows you to move at your own pace. Lunch at a local farmer's restaurant included.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is tricky to reach from Beijing. Get there in style, with a guide to point out highlights others easily miss, on this private tour that also covers a second UNESCO World Heritage–listed attraction—the Summer Palace. Your package includes tickets, transfers, and a guide: Upgrade to add lunch, and a ride up to and down from the Wall, either by chairlift and toboggan or by cable car.

Swap bustling Beijing for two of northern China’s greatest attractions on this private day trip. Visit the underground Dingling Tomb, the mausoleum of 16th-century Emperor Zhu Yijun, and learn about the Ming dynasty’s imperial history. After a Chinese lunch, take a cruise along Longqing Gorge, admiring emerald peaks, cliffs, and blue-green lakes. Entrance fees, boat trip, and private transport included.

Immerse yourself in the history of Beijing during a full-day tour of several of the city’s most significant sites. Visit legendary landmarks such the Forbidden City; absorb the sacred ambience at the Temple of Heaven; and marvel at the grandeur of Tian’anmen Square. Accompanied by a local guide, delve into the rich history of the city. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel and lunch is included.

Walk around Beijing’s imperial parks and *hutongs* (old quarters) on this private full-day tour. Climb Jingshan Hill for panoramas over the Forbidden City, and explore the imperial gardens of Beihai Park. Ride a boat here (April to November only), and savor an imperial-style lunch at Beihai’s Fangshan restaurant. Plus, watch a drum-beating ceremony at the Drum Tower.

If you have a layover in Beijing, use your time to see the city's highlights on this private tour. Hit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall in a full day, maximizing your time by traveling in a private vehicle. Pickup and drop-off according to your flight schedule at Beijing International Airport, lunch included.

Avoid wasting your layover at Beijing Capital Airport and explore the city instead, without the stress of transport or logistics, with this private half-day afternoon or night tour. Travel comfortably by private vehicle to key sites such as Olympic Park, Tiananmen Square, and a local shopping street. Walk with your guide through both New and Old Beijing and enjoy tasting local snacks.

Make the most of your Beijing layover: instead of remaining at the airport, head into the city to see two of its top attractions. Since this is a private tour, the itinerary is based around your flight times. Traveling via comfortable, private vehicle, you’ll venture first to Tiananmen Square before exploring the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City. At tour’s end, return directly to the airport in time for your next flight.

The Great Wall of China is one of the world’s most iconic attractions, but many parts of the ancient barricade are packed with tourists. During this rugged outdoor sightseeing adventure, you’ll escape the crowds at the under-the-radar Jingshanling section. Discover untrodden terrains with a picturesque hike through the rolling countryside, with free time to photograph the ruins of stone towers. Private round-trip transportation from Beijing and a tasty Chinese lunch are included.

The Great Wall is a Chinese icon but travelers are sometimes disappointed by visits to more crowded sections such Badaling and Mutianyu. Enjoy a more tranquil experience plus the freedom to hike at your own pace and explore at will when you book this private transfer service to the Great Wall at Huanghuacheng (entrance extra). Capture mesmerizing photos of the wall and the lakes it passes through, without the crowds.